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LOT 1343
Phenomenal Hunting Dog Themed Master Giulio Arici Signed, Engraved, and Multi-Colored Gold Inlaid Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing/A. Galazan 20 Gauge Pinless Sidelock Over/Under Ejector Shotgun with Carved and Gold Inlaid Stock - Serial no. G360, 20 gauge, 28 inch solid rib bbl., blue/multi- colored gold/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This stunning piece of firearms
art is a fantastic tribute to our four legged hunting companions and evokes joyful emotions from the first sight. This exceptional work was carried out by the hand of Italian Master Engraved Giulio Arici and clearly demonstrates that he is more than deserving of his title. The blued steel barrels have a single brass bead sight on the flat matted solid rib, “A. GALAZAN” and “CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN M.F.G. CO./N.B. CT. U.S.A.” marked on the left and right of the upper barrel in gold inlaid lettering, and chambers marked at 2 3/4 inches with automatic ejectors. The breech section of the
upper barrel shows beautifully executed multi-colored gold inlays of intertwining floral designs. Moving now to the magnificently decorated casehardened pinless sidelock action which displays the bulk of the luxurious adornment. The entirety of the surfaces are covered with outstanding multi-colored gold inlaid floral designs, geometric patterns, and of course, eight wonderful hunting dog scenes. Starting on the left we see a pair of English pointers, one on point and the other on honoring imposed of a meticulously done spiderweb design, next is a profile bust of pointer, and then another full body pointer at the front also over a spiderweb design. On the right side displays a pair of setters over another panel of the spiderweb design, a profile bust of a setter, and a full body setter inlay on a panel of spiderweb. On the underside there is a profile bust of a lab as well as two sitting labs over the final panel of the eye-popping spiderweb background.
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